Packing Line Lead Lates

Job Introduction

Packing Line Lead, Late Shift
1400-2230 Mon-Fri, 9-day fortnight (every 2nd Friday off) 1200-2030 on working Fridays
Site-based in Skipton

THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM ROLE

Thanks for checking out our vacancy. We’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

To take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures.

Lead a team whilst operating and packing products to the highest quality standard and compliant with the set GMP guidelines and procedures. Operate machinery and equipment by delegating instructions and tasks to team members whilst delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence.

To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set health and safety guidelines.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit, and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Pack products to high-quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members
Support, attend and comply with any planned in-house training or job training
To support operational excellence, incentives to drive and improve efficiency
Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department
Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same
Support the departmental goal of achieving ‘Zero’ overdue CAPA’s, deviations and change controls
Ensure paperwork is ‘Right first time’
Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence to meet the agreed targets
Maintain a high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency
Maintaining GMP and Health & Safety at all times, ensuring the ‘Close out’ of hazards and risk assessments promptly

Here at Dechra, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer, and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Good knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
Ability to manage time and workload effectively
Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment

Why you’ll love it here
We provide veterinary professionals with the tools to support the welfare of animals worldwide. A true career with real purpose, that’s something you can proudly shout about.

We work across a 9-day fortnight at our Skipton site. This means every second Friday will be your day off, allowing for those longer weekends so you can spend more time with family and friends, offering a great work-life balance.

We also care deeply about our employees, you’ll have full access to our Employee Assistance programme (EAP) which ensures you have confidential emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support 24/7 365. This ensures that you are well-equipped to deal with life’s many challenges. In addition to this, we also offer:

Healthcare Cash plan (covers the cost of dental, prescriptions, therapies)
Headspace App (positive mental wellbeing app, up to 5 users per account)
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on pet food
Free fruit on Mondays
Free on-site parking (including free electric charging)
22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Option to buy a week’s holiday each year
8% Employer pension contribution

Dechra is a global specialist in the veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.

We deliver high-quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

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